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After the end of the ICC World Cup, West Indies are all set to take on India in their first series which included 3 T20Is, as many ODIs and 2 Tests, starting from August 3 at Lauderhill, Florida. West Indies have recalled their experienced campaigners Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine in the squad while India included the youngsters. It will be interesting to see the fight between the experienced players and youngsters. Let?s have a look at the WI vs IND Head to Head Record.

H2H record

Both the team have faced each other 11 times in the Twenty20 format where both of them won 5 times each and one game had ended with no result. It’s difficult to choose the favourite while seeing the?WI vs IND head to head record.

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Predicted Playing 11

West Indies: Elvin Lewis, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard, John Campbell, Carlos Brathwaite (C), Keemo Paul, Oshane Thomas, and Sheldon Cottrell

India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Krunal Pandya, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed

Weather and pitch report

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Thunderstorms and rain have been forecasted for the game. The team who will chase, get the benefit, if the game takes place.

Prediction for Match result

Having kept their recent form in mind, it wouldn’t be tough to say India will have the upper hand. Although West Indies will get the benefit of the home series and they wouldn’t leave India easily. Overall, it’s going to be a nail-biting series.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the first T20I between West Indies and India should go to India’s favour. Their recent form suggests their dominance over the opponent.